Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutescens
ID:
947756

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Wendl.) Beentje & J.Dransf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Palms Madagascar : 212 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947094

Common Names

  • Lutescens Palm
  • Lutescens Areca Palm
  • Lutescens's Palm

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Description

Dypsis lutescens (also called Golden Palm, among many other common names) is a single-stemmed palm tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry forests and along rivers. Its leaves are a bright yellow and are pinnate in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Dypsis lutescens is an ornamental plant that is used as a houseplant and in landscaping. The leaves of the plant can be used to make baskets and mats. The plant is also used to create a tropical look in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Dypsis lutescens flower is yellow and has a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and tall.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dypsis lutescens is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium at a temperature of 80-90°F. Germination can take up to 6 months.

Where to Find Dypsis lutescens

Dypsis lutescens can be found in Madagascar.

Species in the Dypsis genus

Dypsis albofarinosa, Dypsis carlsmithii, Dypsis turkii, Dypsis delicatula, Dypsis robusta, Dypsis procumbens, Dypsis henrici, Dypsis ankirindro, Dypsis brittiana, Dypsis humilis, Dypsis makirae, Dypsis rakotonasoloi, Dypsis plumosa, Dypsis culminis, Dypsis dracaenoides, Dypsis gautieri, Dypsis gronophyllum, Dypsis jeremiei, Dypsis betsimisarakae, Dypsis reflexa, Dypsis andilamenensis, Dypsis anjae, Dypsis sancta, Dypsis vonitrandambo, Dypsis metallica, Dypsis acaulis, Dypsis acuminum, Dypsis ambanjae, Dypsis ambilaensis, Dypsis ambositrae, Dypsis andapae, Dypsis andrianatonga, Dypsis angusta, Dypsis angustifolia, Dypsis ankaizinensis, Dypsis antanambensis, Dypsis aquatilis, Dypsis arenarum, Dypsis baronii, Dypsis basilonga, Dypsis beentjei, Dypsis bejofo, Dypsis bernieriana, Dypsis betamponensis, Dypsis boiviniana, Dypsis bonsai, Dypsis bosseri, Dypsis brevicaulis, Dypsis cabadae, Dypsis canaliculata,

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-65478: Based on the initial data import
John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.
Henk Jaap Beentje (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beentje' in the authors string.
Hermann Wendland (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wendl.' in the authors string.